Additionally, the PCB announces the tournament’s full-match Urdu commentary.
The Pakistan Cricket Board today announced a stellar roster of commentators for HBL PSL X, including former England Test captain Sir Alastair Cook, who will be making his HBL PSL debut behind the mic.
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host the six-team competition starting on April 11 and ending on May 18, with the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore hosting the final.
Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi will host the 34 games.
Former MCC President Mark Nicholas, who has been a well-known voice in cricket analysis since leaving professional cricket in 1995, will join Cook. Additionally, Nicholas continued to be affiliated with Channel 9 in Australia and SKY Sports in England. Cook and Nicholas will be joined by fellow countrymen Dominic Cork and Mark Butcher, as well as Mike Haysman and Jean-Paul Duminy from South Africa.
Martin Guptill, a former Test cricket player from New Zealand, will accompany Athar Ali Khan from Bangladesh. Lisa Sthalekar, the two-time ICC Women’s World Cup champion from Australia, will also commentate on the competition.
Pakistani commentators:
The commentary team will be led by four former Test captains: Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Ramiz Raja, and Aamir Sohail. Both Waqar and Wasim have been inducted into the ICC and PCB Halls of Fame. Former Pakistan women’s team captain Urooj Mumtaz, cricket analyst Sikander Bakht, and former Test cricketer Bazid Khan will join them.
The HBL PSL will also have a full match broadcast in Urdu commentary for the first time, which is a historic move. Ali Younis, Aqeel Samar*, Marina Iqbal*, Salman Butt, and Tariq Saeed are on the Urdu commentary panel. For some periods, the aforementioned Pakistani commentators will join them.
During the league games, Erin Holland and Zainab Abbas will serve as presenters.
Salman Naseer, the CEO of the HBL PSL: “We are thrilled to have a stellar commentary panel that includes some of the most recognizable figures in cricket, including past Test captains and elite broadcasters. Their participation not only raises the caliber of our coverage but also demonstrates the HBL PSL’s international prominence.
“We will be airing a whole match in Urdu commentary for the first time in HBL PSL history this year. This decision will further connect us with our ardent fan base throughout Pakistan. We are sure that fans both domestically and internationally will enjoy a better viewing experience thanks to the blend of well-known voices and new technologies.”
Hamaray Heroes
During the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, which starts on April 11, cricket fans in Pakistan will have the opportunity to nominate their favorite players for recognition under the PCB’s “Hamaray Heroes” campaign.
On the official PSL website, fans can fill out a form to nominate others. Submissions must be made by April 9, 2025.
The PCB declared that during PSL X, which will take place from April 11 to May 18, it would recognize and award noteworthy individuals who have been nominated by supporters.
“The Pakistan Cricket Board will recognise and award notable and successful personalities nominated by the Pakistan cricket fans as part of its Hamaray Heroes initiative during the HBL PSL X, which is set to run from 11 April to 18 May,” the PCB stated in a statement. 34 people with the most nominations will win cash rewards when a commission reviews the final list of candidates.
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